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Stasis dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that develops secondary to chronic venous insufficiency and edema.1 Early symptoms include local erythema and scaling, whereas later symptoms may include skin discoloration, worsening edema, and skin ulceration.1,2 Risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency include age, family history of venous disease, female sex, occupations with a large amount of time spent standing, pregnancy, obesity, and history of deep venous thrombosis.1 Chronic diseases such as heart failure or hypertension may worsen chronic venous insufficiency.1